What does the name Claire mean?

The first name Claire means “clear, bright”.

Is Claire a girls' or boys' name?

Claire is a feminine first name (a girls' name).

Claire is a fairly common first name.

Girl

“clear, bright”

Origin: Latin
Syllables: 1
Popularity: 54 of 100Popular
Famous bearers: Claire Danes Claire Holt Claire Foy Claire Trevor Claire Forlani Claire Bloom Claire Denis Claire McCaskill Claire Voisin Claire Corlett

Claire is a feminine first name meaning “clear, bright”, with roots in Latin. The name has 1 syllables. It is fairly common.

What does the name Claire mean?: The first name Claire means “clear, bright”.
Where does the name Claire come from?: Claire has its roots in Latin.
Is Claire a girls' or boys' name?: Claire is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
How popular is Claire?: Claire is a fairly common first name.

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